Renae Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I had just finished a small quilt with a bobbin I had perfect for King Tut thread. Everything was perfect........top stitches and bottom stitches. The customer picked up her quilt and loved it. Okay so everything is fine and "Maggie" is purring like a kitten. So I clean her up and get her ready for another quilt. This time I am using Quilt Perfect thread on top and bottom as the customer requested. So I changed bobbins and did the drop test and thought this is going so well I should be finished by tonight. Riiiiiiiight!!! Wrrrrrrong!!!!!:( The drop test was fine so I put it in and started stitching down my top edge and the stitching was real funny. So I went to the edge and made a few practice passes and they would look ok. So I tried again........again it looked bad. I kept goining back and forth with this practicing and couldn't get it right. So I took out the bobbin and did some adjustments AFTER adjusting the TOP TENSION , I don't know how many times, and discovered I don't have the right bobbin for my 'Maggie'. When I bought my last 12 Bobbins........they slipped in a bobbin for another machine. NOT one for my Millennium. It was just a mistake but here I messes around for over and hour trying to get my stitches right and it was the wrong bobbin to begin with. So do a simple check to make sure you have the RIGHT BOBBIN for you machine. Sorry the story got so long, but just thought it might help someone else. I never thought I would get the wrong bobbin ...........just don't take things for granted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbieJones Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I feel your frustration. I guess you have to be thankful that you figured it out in a couple of hours rather than a couple of days. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Oh that is a PITA! Sorry your day was frustrating for no reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 i HATE when that happens...sorry i know the frustration is a PITA and it'll kill a creative mood in a heartbeat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 You can really count yourself an amazing detective, that's one elusive fix. COngrats on getting backon the fast track and thank you for taking the time and caring to give a heads up on what else to look for. Wishing for you sun on your face and sweet friendly wind hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Well, you are definitely a clever sleuth! I don't know that I would have caught that, but I will be careful from now on! Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Thanks for the understanding but don't forget to check your BOBBIN CASES also!! I had that happen to me too!! On my last order of Bobbin Cases one of them is for another machine.......I don't know which one but it sure IS NOT for my Maggie. And believe me it just doesn't want to work for you no matter what you do. So also check your BOBBIN CASES also when you order new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 How can you tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thanks for the tip. Who "wouldda thunk" that might happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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